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3.

Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.

4.

Insert the bulb socket in the liftgate and 
engage it.

5.

Replace the cover.

5-Watt bulb, C5W

1.

Slide the lamp to the right with a screw-
driver, refer to arrow

1.

2.

Remove the lamp, arrow

2.

3.

Replace the bulb.

4.

Reinstall the lamp.

This lamp uses LED technology for operation. 
In case of a defect, please go to a BMW Sports 
Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that 
works according to BMW repair procedures 
with correspondingly trained personnel.

Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as 
standard. As a result, it is not necessary to 
change the wheel immediately in the case of air 
loss in the event of a breakdown.
To continue driving with a damaged tire:

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With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of 
a flat tire page

>

With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Mes-
sage with low tire inflation pressure 
page

You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular 
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side 
of the tire, refer to Run-flat tires, page

.

When mounting new tires, or changing from 
summer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-flat 
tires for your own safety. No spare tire is avail-
able in case of a flat tire. Your BMW Sports 
Activity Vehicle Center will be happy to advise 
you. Also refer to New wheels and tires, 
page

.

BMW X6: do not rotate the front wheels to 
the rear or vice versa, as otherwise the 

handling characteristics will be negatively 
affected.

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Suitable tools for changing tires are avail-
able as accessories at your BMW Sports 

Activity Vehicle Center.

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The jacking points for the vehicle jack are 
located in the positions shown.

Safety precautions in the event of a flat 
tire or wheel change: park the vehicle as 

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